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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.78, 4,959.35 and 2,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.78, 4,959.35 and 2,687.96 is: 4,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.78 : 4,959.35 = 2,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.78/4,959.35 = 2,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.78x = 4,959.35 × 2,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.78x = 13,330,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,496.19/3,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.49

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